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Leaders say there’s no legal basis for NASA principal to take oath as Uhuru’s inauguration takes place

NASA leaders Raila Odinga with his Co-principal Musalia Mudavadi, James Orengo and Johnstone Muthama ponder their next move during NASA Leaders meeting in Maanzoni Lodge in Machakos County on Saturday 25/11/17[Photo: Boniface Okendo,Standard]

A heated retreat at Maanzoni Lodge in Machakos at the weekend ruled out plans to swear in Opposition leader Raila Odinga as president.

While National Super Alliance (NASA) hard-liners wanted the drastic action, sources revealed moderates advised against the move, with Raila himself explaining why it would be a doomed decision.

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